Best ever!

Ritz Theatre @

- Jacksonville @

, FL @

- Sat, Dec 13, 2014 @

Favorite moment: The whole thing! @

Posted 12/16/2014

by MissJacksonville

Allen Toussaint came on strong in his gold foiled jacquard red suit! He came bearing gifts as well - an entire bag full of Mardi Gras goodies that he threw out to the adoring crowd. He gave a very animated concert - full of his well loved songs, interspersed with tidbits of his life. The Ritz Theatre is small and everyone was able to get a good view of the stage. Allen Toussaint also was very gracious and joined the crowd after the concert for photos and signings. A must see!

Ritz Theatre @

- Jacksonville @

, FL @

- Sat, Dec 13, 2014 @

Favorite moment: The whole thing! @

Share this review:

Review 2 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Great night wrh a new orleans r&b legend

Ritz Theatre @

- Jacksonville @

, FL @

- Sat, Dec 13, 2014 @

Favorite moment: When he threw Mardi Gras beads to the audience! @

Posted 12/16/2014

by Jjaxfl

Allen toussaint charmed with audience with his amazing piano playing, stories of the many stars who have recorded his songs , andHis wonderful bluest vocals

Ritz Theatre @

- Jacksonville @

, FL @

- Sat, Dec 13, 2014 @

Favorite moment: When he threw Mardi Gras beads to the audience! @

Share this review:

Review 3 for Allen Toussaint

4/5

AlLLEN TOUSSAINT & THE PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

The Belly Up @

- Solana beach @

, Ca @

- 11/16/2014 @

Favorite moment: Allen and his piano solo @

Posted 11/19/2014

by gsparky

Top 10 Contributor

I have seen Allen many times in New Orleans at small clubs and at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. This show was much different in that he shared the stage with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band who I have also seen at the N.O Jazz Festival a few times. I think both are very talented but The show was a bit confusing for my senses. I was expecting PHJB to open then Allen to close yet Allen only played a few songs alone in the middle of the concert. Just when I was getting in the grove of his piano and singing the PHJB came on. Now again I love both but I really would of enjoyed Toussaint at the piano alone for a longer portion of the show

The Belly Up @

- Solana beach @

, Ca @

- 11/16/2014 @

Favorite moment: Allen and his piano solo @

Share this review:

Review 4 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Carolina Theatre @

- Durham @

, NC @

- Thu, Nov 6, 2014 @

Posted 11/09/2014

by bubbr

Location:Chapel Hill, NC

Both my wife and I think that this was the best show we can remember seeing in many, many years. A great time!

Great Show!

Royce Hall @

- Los Angeles @

Posted 05/30/2013

by RoundhouseKick

There was a really good dynamic and energy between Toussaint and his four-piece band...just drums, bass, piano and electric guitar/trombone/clarinet. The song set was comprised of many of Toussaint's most well-known songs from over the past four or five decades of his prolific career. His voice was smooth and soulful, and his piano-playing was mind-blowing and seemlessly switched between styles and tempo changes. Dirty Dozen Brass Band was great opener that had the place doing a second line up and down the aisles.

Royce Hall @

- Los Angeles @

Share this review:

Review 7 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Amazing concert !!!

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: St. James Infirmary @

Opening act(s): Dirty Dozen Brass Band - good but you gotta hear them in a bar and start dancing with your beer in hand! @

Posted 02/22/2013

by woody91205

Location:UCLA Royce Hall

Dirty Dozen Brass Band was great to get you into the mood but Allen Toussaint was just gorgeous - what a fantastic band! Everyone was top notch in their own rights! Good to hear the classic Toussaint numbers - but the highlight was everything from 'Bright Mississippi' Looking forward to their next album.

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: St. James Infirmary @

Opening act(s): Dirty Dozen Brass Band - good but you gotta hear them in a bar and start dancing with your beer in hand! @

Share this review:

Review 8 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

What an incredible musician!

Royce Hall, UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- 02/12/2013 @

Favorite moment: When he sang, "The Train they call the City of New Orleans"; it was heartfelt and emotional. @

Setlist: Many familar songs that he has written, traditional New Orleans R&B, and even threw in some incredible classical riffs. @

Opening act(s): The Dirty Dozen @

Posted 02/19/2013

by JanandJeff

Location:San Diego

We saw Allen Toussaint on TV and knew that we had to see him live. And he was so amazing! He is a consumate musician, with a command of the piano keyboard that you rarely get to see. His soul and love of music radiates from his quiet nature and beautiful renditions. This is a performer not to be missed and should be on your bucket list. Mt. Toussaint's fellow musicians included very accompllished bass, drums, and someone that played flute, percussion, trombone, recorder, and other and interesting additions. The varying textures and emotional tembres of his music were beyond words.The opening band, The Dirty Dozen, was a great New Orleans style brass band with souzaphone, bass and tenor sax and percussion which got the Mardi Gras audience up on their feet. But when Allen took the stage, they went silent - just in awe of his performance.

Royce Hall, UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- 02/12/2013 @

Favorite moment: When he sang, "The Train they call the City of New Orleans"; it was heartfelt and emotional. @

Setlist: Many familar songs that he has written, traditional New Orleans R&B, and even threw in some incredible classical riffs. @

Opening act(s): The Dirty Dozen @

Share this review:

Review 9 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Allen Toussaint and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Posted 02/14/2013

by TravelerHeatherRose

Location:Oregon

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band were outstanding and a wonderful entree for a favorite of ours Me Allen Toussaint. His performance was as expected and much more. He hit it out of the ball park.

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 10 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Allen Toussaint----the best

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Posted 02/14/2013

by Lilypads

Location:Hollywood Bowl

We absolutely loved it. We would definetly see him again if he comes back.

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 11 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Posted 02/14/2013

by Anonymous

Incredible show! Both bands were amazing. Great night of major pros!

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 12 for Allen Toussaint

4/5

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Dirty Dozen Brass band was great. Lots of energy and just a feel good sound that got the audience on there feet. @

Posted 02/14/2013

by rsvick

Location:Los Angeles

Allen Toussaint is a classic. He has written so many classic songs and his piano playing is amazing. I just wish he talked a little more. He has some great stories to tell.

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Opening act(s): Dirty Dozen Brass band was great. Lots of energy and just a feel good sound that got the audience on there feet. @

Share this review:

Review 13 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

What more do you need to know?

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: His solo playing. @

Posted 02/14/2013

by Sossy

Location:Culver City

Allen Toussaint is an encyclopedia of American music, a consummate gentleman, and his playing brought me to tears. What more do you need to know?

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Favorite moment: His solo playing. @

Share this review:

Review 14 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Allen Toussaint Band - 6 Stars

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Posted 02/14/2013

by bruintom

Location:West LA/ Marina del Ray resident for many years

Allen could have played all night.

Dirty Dozen was only 8 guys. OK as a warm up but over the hill. 3 stars

Royce Hall - UCLA @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 15 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Outstanding

Harrah's Casino @

- New Orleans @

, LA @

- Fri, Oct 21, 2011 @

Favorite moment: A to Z. @

Posted 10/23/2011

by benjoy35

Location:New Orleans

A compilation of old and new songs, played with an extremely high level of skill and creativity. The drummer and bass guitar player were extremely effective. Never a dull moment. I enjoyed the whole performance.

Harrah's Casino @

- New Orleans @

, LA @

- Fri, Oct 21, 2011 @

Favorite moment: A to Z. @

Share this review:

Review 16 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Allen Toussaint

Saenger Theatre Mobile @

- Mobile @

, AL @

- Sat, Apr 2, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Irma Thomas was fabulous!! @

Posted 04/08/2011

by ctalb

Location:Mobile, AL

Allen Toussaint is soooo talented. He kept the audience clapping and singing as he went through the performance. I would pay to see him again today!! Irma Thomas who opened for him was fabulous. She was funny and kept the audience on their feet.

Saenger Theatre Mobile @

- Mobile @

, AL @

- Sat, Apr 2, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Irma Thomas was fabulous!! @

Share this review:

Review 17 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Allen & Irma were wonderful

Saenger Theatre Mobile @

- Mobile @

, AL @

- Sat, Apr 2, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Allen's piano playing @

Opening act(s): Irma Thomas is still a great singer too! @

Posted 04/06/2011

by kid62

Location:Alabama

The concert was amazing. The music and crowd made me smile....often! Allen Toussaint's music and piano playing is incredible! His band is wonderful too!

Saenger Theatre Mobile @

- Mobile @

, AL @

- Sat, Apr 2, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Allen's piano playing @

Opening act(s): Irma Thomas is still a great singer too! @

Share this review:

Review 18 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Don't Miss This Incredible Show!

Saenger Theatre Mobile @

- Mobile @

, AL @

- Sat, Apr 2, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Allen Toussaint playing St. James Infirmary. @

Opening act(s): Irma Thomas opened the show; that woman can flat out sing! @

Posted 04/04/2011

by Goofytie

Location:Pensacola, Florida

Allen Toussaint is such a classy gentleman. He sang and played nonstop for an hour and a half. He's one of the most talented musicians I've ever heard. His band was terrific, as well.

Saenger Theatre Mobile @

- Mobile @

, AL @

- Sat, Apr 2, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Allen Toussaint playing St. James Infirmary. @

Opening act(s): Irma Thomas opened the show; that woman can flat out sing! @

Share this review:

Review 19 for Allen Toussaint

5/5

Irma & Allen were outstandning!!!

Saenger Theatre Mobile @

- Mobile @

, AL @

- Sat, Apr 2, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Interaction with the audience throughout the entire show. @

Posted 04/04/2011

by Ruffian71

Location:MS Gulf Coast

A GREAT concert at a GREAT venue (Saenger Theatre Mobile). It's very seldom to see class-acts like this anymore. My wife & I were lucky to see them together. Irma is 70 & Allen is 73 and they put on a show like nobody's business! That's the truth!

Saenger Theatre Mobile @

- Mobile @

, AL @

- Sat, Apr 2, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Interaction with the audience throughout the entire show. @

Share this review:

Review 20 for Allen Toussaint

4/5

Toussaint and Thomas were tremendous

Saenger Theatre Mobile @

- Mobile @

, AL @

- Sat, Apr 2, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Irma Thomas - unbelievable that she did requests...in a live show. Amazed that she and her band were so daring. And they pulled it off! @

Posted 04/04/2011

by Genghis13

Location:Saenger Theatre Mobile, AL

Really enjoyable show. Along with terrific musicianship and wonderful entertainment value, the show proved an education to the lengthy contributions of Mr. Toussaint.

Definitely would recommend to music lovers.

Saenger Theatre Mobile @

- Mobile @

, AL @

- Sat, Apr 2, 2011 @

Opening act(s): Irma Thomas - unbelievable that she did requests...in a live show. Amazed that she and her band were so daring. And they pulled it off! @